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Cole Palmer keen on Man Utd transfer as Chelsea midfielder eyes Manchester return - Paper Talk

Thursday's other top stories include Liverpool developing a strong interest in Tottenham's Micky van de Ven; Nottingham Forest have Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas on a list of targets

Wednesday 21 January 2026 23:00, UK

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is willing to return to Manchester to join Manchester United, although the former Manchester City player has a contact until 2033 at Stamford Bridge - The Express

Liverpool are developing a keen interest in Micky van de Ven which will be a test of Spurs' resolve in the summer, with the 24-year-old resisting contract talks - Daily Mail

Spurs boss Thomas Frank likes Brentford captain Nathan Collins however, there is no guarantee he will be in the job come the summer - Daily Mail

Liverpool full-back Kostas Tsimikas, currently on loan at Roma, is among Nottingham Forest's list of targets - The Athletic

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Aston Villa are considering a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, as the Midlands side are keen to bolster their midfield following Boubacar Kamara's knee injury - Telegraph

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